4th Marine Aircraft Wing
Polished gold-tone finish · Red enamel.
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MILITARY CUFFLINKS & LAPEL PINS
The units. The people. The milestones.
Small reminders of the things you carry with you.

THE UNIFORM REFERENCE
Marine Corps command cufflinks.
MSC level and above.
MCO 1020.34H ¶ 3008
“MSC and above command level cuff links may be worn at the wearer’s option”
The paragraph specifies male French-cuff khaki shirts and dress shirts. Read the scope, shirt requirements, and original order before choosing a design.
Read The Uniform Reference A guide to the regulation, not blanket approval of every design.THE LETHAL LINKS COLLECTION
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Polished gold-tone finish · Red enamel.
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Polished silver-tone finish · Blue and red enamel.
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Polished gold-tone finish · Red enamel.
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Polished gold-tone finish · Red enamel.
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Polished silver-tone finish · Navy blue enamel.
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Polished gold-tone finish · Red enamel.
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Vintage-style finish · Glossy red enamel.
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Polished gold-tone finish · Shimmering deep red enamel.
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Polished gold-tone finish · Navy blue and red enamel.
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Polished gold-tone finish · Navy blue and red enamel with silver-tone stars and skull.
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Updated design · Polished gold-tone finish · Red enamel.
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Polished gold-tone finish · Silver-tone lettering.
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Polished gold-tone finish · Blue and red enamel.
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Polished silver-tone finish · Blue and red enamel.
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Polished gold-tone finish · Red enamel.
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Polished silver-tone finish · Navy blue enamel.
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Polished gold-tone finish · Blue and red enamel.
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Sold out · Restocking soon
Polished gold-tone finish · Red enamel.
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I rebuild the graphic, work through the small details, and specify the design. A lot of decisions happen before an insignia becomes something you can wear.
1st Marine Division. From insignia to specification.

The diamond, five stars, and Guadalcanal numeral carry the identity. Those defining details guide the design.

I rebuild the outlines, lettering, and color areas, balancing fine detail with what can stay clear at cufflink scale.

The concept calls for a polished gold border, silver letters and stars, and blue and red enamel.
These illustrations explain the making stages. The exact methods and order depend on the design, finish, and manufacturer.

The design takes shape in raw metal. Raised details and recessed color areas are formed before the final surface finish and enamel are applied.

The metal is prepared and polished, and electroplating can provide its surface finish. Polishing and plating order varies with the enamel process.

Enamel fills the color areas and is cured. Some finishes are polished flush; a clear protective coating is an option where specified.

An open, two-rail stem and flattened oval swivel secure the cufflink. The finished fastening shown here follows my own cufflink photos; attachment and plating order depend on the production method.

FROM DRAWING TO SOMETHING YOU CAN WEAR
The finished piece brings the shape, color, metalwork, and fastening together. A final inspection checks those details before a pair is ready.
Have A Unit In Mind?YOUR UNIT. A NEW DESIGN.
I love hearing which units you want to see next. Turning an insignia into a cufflink means deciding what can stay clear, recognizable, and meaningful at a very small size.

I try to keep each design no larger than one inch at its widest or tallest point. That size shapes what I can realistically attempt.
Design target, not an on-screen scale.The most recognizable parts of the insignia come first. The goal is to keep the unit’s history and character intact.
Tiny lettering, fine lines, and crowded details may need to be simplified. Some designs work at this size; others may not.
I receive many requests every week and am continually working through them, looking at what I can attempt within that small space.
Send the unit name, a clear insignia image, and the details you feel are essential. If you have a quantity or date in mind, include that too.
A request starts the conversation. It isn’t a production slot or a promised completion date. I’ll assess what’s possible as I work through the queue.
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SMALL DETAILS. SHARED HISTORY.
FROM ONE MARINE TO ANOTHER
Lethal Links began with a love of design and the details that connect us to our service. As an active-duty Marine, I create pieces that reflect the units, people, and milestones worth remembering.
Each insignia carries a history. My job is to preserve its meaning in something you can wear, give, and keep.
A few details before you find your pair.
Choose a design and select “Shop On Etsy.” You’ll go directly to its listing in our Etsy shop, where you can see the current price, available options, delivery estimate, and purchase securely.
Yes. Cufflinks and lapel pins come in a presentation box with a fitted foam insert, ready for gifting and storage.
Yes. I aim to keep designs no larger than one inch at their widest or tallest point, so fine details may need simplification. I receive many requests every week and work through what I can realistically attempt. Read about the design approach and how to send a request.
Message us through Etsy, with a photo if possible. We’ll provide a replacement at no cost as long as that design is still produced and available.
Wipe gently with a soft, dry cloth and store in the presentation box. Avoid prolonged moisture, chemicals, cologne, and abrasive cleaners. Do not use metal polish on the enamel.
MCO 1020.34H, paragraph 3008 permits MSC and above command-level cufflinks with male French-cuff khaki shirts and dress shirts, at the wearer’s option. That permission does not cover every unit level, lapel pins, or Navy uniform wear. Read the uniform reference and original order.
FOR WHAT YOU CARRY FORWARD.
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